The Tampa Bay Lightning (28-13-3) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (21-14-9) at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on January 13, 2026, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Lightning rank third and the Penguins 11th in the Eastern Conference.
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Lightning vs. Penguins: Jan. 13 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Lightning's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.57 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.59 | 2nd |
| Shots | 27.2 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.4 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 19.86% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.33% | 6th |
Penguins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.16 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.95 | 11th |
| Shots | 28.8 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.6 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 28.57% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.31% | 8th |
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Lightning vs. Penguins Top Players
Lightning
- With 23 goals and 44 assists this season, Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay's leading contributors (67 points).
- Having scored 20 goals and adding 27 assists, Jake Guentzel is excelling for Tampa Bay through 44 games.
- Through 39 games, Brandon Hagel has proven himself as another option for Tampa Bay. He has 41 points (22 goals and 19 assists).
- Across 27 games played, Andrei Vasilevskiy has a goaltending record of 18-7-2. During those games, he's allowed 62 goals while recording 640 saves.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby's 49 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Pittsburgh. He has recorded 24 goals and 25 assists in 44 games.
- Bryan Rust is a top offensive contributor for Pittsburgh with 36 total points this season. He has scored 16 goals and added 20 assists in 40 games.
- Pittsburgh's Erik Karlsson is among the leading scorers on the team with 33 total points (four goals and 29 assists).
- Stuart Skinner has a 14-12-4 record this season, with an .892 save percentage (45th in the league). He has 644 saves, and has given up 78 goals (2.7 goals against average).
Lightning vs. Penguins Injury Report
Lightning
Emil Martinsen Lilleberg: Out (Undisclosed),
Scott Sabourin: Out (Undisclosed),
Brayden Point: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Victor Hedman: Out (Elbow),
Ryan McDonagh: Out (Undisclosed)
Penguins
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl ),
Erik Karlsson: Out (Undisclosed),
Rutger McGroarty: Out (Concussion),
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2026 | Avalanche | W 4-2 | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Flyers | W 7-2 | Away |
| 1/12/2026 | Flyers | W 5-1 | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 1/16/2026 | Blues | - | Away |
| 1/18/2026 | Stars | - | Away |
| 1/20/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8/2026 | Devils | W 4-1 | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Flames | L 2-1 | Home |
| 1/11/2026 | Bruins | L 1-0 | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 1/15/2026 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 1/19/2026 | Kraken | - | Away |